#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
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After two deadly Philly fires linked to e-bike batteries, fire safety experts explain the risks, warning signs and steps that could save your life. Continue reading…
Philly’s first women’s sports bar served its final customers Sunday, ending a brief run as a gathering place on South Street.
Founder Chivonn Anderson opened the space after she was out with friends and unable to get a bartender to change the channel to the Women’s World Cup. Continue reading…
The most famous water-drinking by a Philly official might be from 2015. Which politician snagged a glass used by Pope Francis and took a big swig?
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• No Kings rally brings early voting message in the Philly suburbs. [Capital-Star]
• Philadelphia-area heating costs could rise 9% this winter, but not for everyone. [WHYY]
• Schuylkill Center completes $1 million project to curb flooding and erosion. [WHYY]
• Philadelphia is a rest stop for thousands of migrating birds. Can it stay that way? [WHYY]
• As Philadelphia’s Kensington “Blitz” continues, outreach workers and people on the street say services are still missing. [WHYY]
• Adult recreational sports are booming. Philadelphians keep showing up not just for exercise but for competition, connection and an escape from work and screens. [WHYY]
• Philly Music Fest celebrates 10 years of growing the area’s music scene. [WHYY]
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Mayor Parker has no public events scheduled Monday.
Asian Arts Initiative town hall (Monday),
A Conversation with NPR’s Fresh Air Book Critic Maureen Corrigan (Wednesday),
an art excursion through South Philly (Thursday)
AND MORE!
See the **FULL LIST** of this week’s events calendar at BillyPenn.com!
?️ Billy Penn City Guide
? Philly Halloween guide
✏️ Philly Quizzo guide
?️ Novelty stores guide
? Fall festivals guide
? Farmers market guide
✊? Black history in Philly guide
? Vegan ice cream guide
? CSA farmshare guide
☕ Philly coffee guide
??♀️ Alt Philly history walking tours guide
? Philly’s comedy scene
? Philly Record Store Guide
?️ Thrifty in Philly guide
? Book lovers’ guide to Philly
? Non-alcoholic Philly
? Dining in Philly
?? Philly Runners Guide
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